Limited edition 10" vinyl

Sum Variations is an e.p featuring two long form studies of Josephine’s song ‘The Sum Of Us All’ from 2013. These were recorded in Spain and Morocco, respectively, in collaboration with two different ensembles.

These two variations offer a glimpse into the early exploration of the song, which Foster later
embedded in her electronic album song cycle, ‘Godmother’ (Fire Records, 2021).

Side A
The Sum Of Us All (Joujouka)
song written by Josephine Foster; instrumental coda theme by Victor Herrero
Recorded live in the village of Joujouka, Ahl-Srif mountains, Morocco, 2012
Mastered by Brian Sulpizio

Josephine Foster - guitar/voice
Abdellah Ziyat - lira
Abdeslam Boukhzar - oud/voice
Abdeslam Rrtoubi - lira
Ahmed El Attar - farad/zowak
Kamanja - oud/voice
Michael Zerang – percussion
Mohamed El Attar -lira
Mustapha El Attar - farad/zowak
Paz Lenchantin – violin/voice
Shiekh Ahmed Talha - oud/voice
Victor Herrero – guitar

Side B
The Sum Of Us All (Vejer)
song written by Josephine Foster
Recorded and mixed by Gyda Valtysdottir
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, 2012
Mastered by Brian Sulpizio

Josephine Foster – voice/guitar/harp
Gyda Valtysdottir – cello/voice
Shahzad Ismaily – percussion
Victor Herrero – Portuguese guitar
and incorporating some sound samples from the Joujouka session.

Artwork - Josephine Foster